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North Dakota K–6 physical education standards

North Dakota writes its own physical education standards. They are published as North Dakota Physical Education Content Standards, adopted 2024 and are not a version of a national framework. 99 of 107 are matched to a national standard.

CSP's 'Physical Education (2015-)' family is superseded and there is no PE package on the CASE server; the current adoption is the 2024 grid PDF. Extracted via PyMuPDF multi-column geometry (K-2 | 3-5 elementary bands; per-grade 6-8 middle school, grade 6 kept; Clarifications column and grades 7-8/L1-L2 dropped). DECLARED REPAIR: domain typo 'MDS' folded to 'MSD'. Re-run the extractor after any re-fetch.

Framework
North Dakota Physical Education Content Standards
Adopted
2024
Source last checked
August 1, 2026
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107 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • K-2.KM.1K–2

    Movement Concepts. Demonstrate where to move to avoid objects and others in personal and general space.

  • K-2.KM.2K–2

    Pacing. Demonstrate concepts of pacing.

  • K-2.KM.3K–2

    Fitness Activities. Demonstrate developmentally appropriate physical activities that contribute to health-related fitness.

  • K-2.KM.4K–2

    Body Responses to Movement. Identify physiological changes in the body during physical activities.

  • K-2.KM.5K–2

    Warm-Up/Cool-Down. Identify how a warm-up and cool-down affect the body.

  • K-2.KM.6K–2

    Dimensions of Health. Identify how physical activity supports each dimension of health.

  • K-2.MM.1K–2

    Choice. Identify preferred physical activities based on personal interests.

  • K-2.MM.2K–2

    Resilience. Recognize strengths and growth opportunities through movement and the need for practice for individual improvement.

  • K-2.MM.3K–2

    Reflection. Reflect on physical activity experiences.

  • K-2.MM.4K–2

    Goal Setting. Set observable short- term goals to enhance skill development.

  • K-2.MM.5K–2

    Participation. Participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities.

  • K-2.MSD.1K–2

    Locomotor. Demonstrate a variety of locomotor skills in a non-dynamic environment with developmentally appropriate techniques.

  • K-2.MSD.10K–2

    Kicking. Demonstrate kicking a ball in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.11K–2

    Rolling an Implement. Demonstrate rolling an implement in a non- dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.12K–2

    Volleying. Demonstrate volleying with hands in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.13K–2

    Jumping Rope. Demonstrate consecutive jumps using a rope or other equipment in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.14K–2

    Functional Fitness. Demonstrate a variety of developmentally appropriate functional fitness movements.

  • K-2.MSD.2K–2

    Jumping. Demonstrate jumping and landing on, off, and over objects in a non- dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.3K–2

    Balancing/Weight Transfer. Demonstrate balancing and weight transfer on different body parts in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.4K–2

    Gymnastics. Demonstrate safety body rolling actions.

  • K-2.MSD.5K–2

    Dance/Movement. Demonstrate locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative movements based on various rhythmic movements.

  • K-2.MSD.6K–2

    Throwing/Catching. Demonstrate catching and throwing in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.7K–2

    Ball Control with Feet. Demonstrate passing, receiving, and dribbling with feet in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.8K–2

    Striking with Implements. Demonstrate striking with a short-handled implement in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.MSD.9K–2

    Ball Control with Hands. Demonstrate bouncing and dribbling a ball with hands in a non-dynamic environment.

  • K-2.PSS.1K–2

    Emotional Management. Manage emotions and behaviors through practicing techniques with a teacher's guidance.

  • K-2.PSS.2K–2

    Etiquette. Demonstrate responsible, respectful, and safe behaviors

  • K-2.PSS.3K–2

    Problem Solving. Discuss problems and solutions with teacher support

  • K-2.PSS.4K–2

    Personal Hygiene. Identify concepts of personal hygiene

  • K-2.PSS.5K–2

    Emotions. Recognize the emotions or feelings of others during a variety of physical activities

  • K-2.PSS.6K–2

    Cooperation. Demonstrate cooperation with peers.

  • K-2.PSS.7K–2

    Communication. Use communication skills to share space and equipment.

  • K-2.PSS.8K–2

    Feedback. Respond appropriately to directions and feedback from the teacher.

  • 3-5.KM.13–5

    Movement Concepts. Apply movement concepts and strategies to avoid objects within dynamic environments.

  • 3-5.KM.23–5

    Pacing. Apply pacing within dynamic environments.

  • 3-5.KM.33–5

    Fitness Activities. Demonstrate developmentally appropriate physical activities that contribute to health-related fitness.

  • 3-5.KM.43–5

    Body Responses to Movement. Describe how physical activity influences physiological changes in the body.

  • 3-5.KM.53–5

    Warm-Up/Cool-Down. Describe how a warm-up and cool-down affect the body.

  • 3-5.KM.63–5

    Dimensions of Health. Explain how physical activity supports each dimension of health.

  • 3-5.MM.13–5

    Choice. Express how personal interests influence participation in physical activity.

  • 3-5.MM.23–5

    Resilience. List strengths and growth opportunities through movement and opportunities for practice for individual improvement.

  • 3-5.MM.33–5

    Reflection. Reflect on physical activity experiences.

  • 3-5.MM.43–5

    Goal Setting. Set observable and attainable long-term goals to enhance skill development.

  • 3-5.MM.53–5

    Participation. Participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities.

  • 3-5.MSD.13–5

    Locomotor. Demonstrate a variety of locomotor skills in a dynamic environment with developmentally appropriate techniques.

  • 3-5.MSD.103–5

    Kicking. Demonstrate kicking a ball in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.113–5

    Rolling an Implement. Demonstrate rolling an implement in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.123–5

    Volleying. Demonstrate volleying with hands in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.133–5

    Jumping Rope. Demonstrate a variety of jump rope skills.

  • 3-5.MSD.143–5

    Functional Fitness. Demonstrate a variety of developmentally appropriate functional fitness movements.

  • 3-5.MSD.23–5

    Jumping. Demonstrate jumping and landing in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.33–5

    Balancing/Weight Transfer. Demonstrate balancing and weight transfer on different body parts in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.43–5

    Gymnastics. Demonstrate gymnastic movements.

  • 3-5.MSD.53–5

    Dance/Movement. Combine locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative movements based on various rhythmic movements.

  • 3-5.MSD.63–5

    Throwing/Catching. Demonstrate catching and throwing in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.73–5

    Ball Control with Feet. Demonstrate passing, receiving, and dribbling with feet in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.83–5

    Striking with Implements. Demonstrate striking with short-handled and long-handled implements in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.MSD.93–5

    Ball Control with Hands. Demonstrate bouncing and dribbling a ball with hands in a dynamic environment.

  • 3-5.PSS.13–5

    Emotional Management. Develop emotional and behavioral control by applying techniques with teacher prompts.

  • 3-5.PSS.23–5

    Etiquette. Demonstrate responsible, respectful, and safe behaviors.

  • 3-5.PSS.33–5

    Problem Solving. Solve problems with peers independently

  • 3-5.PSS.43–5

    Personal Hygiene. Explain personal hygiene.

  • 3-5.PSS.53–5

    Emotions. Acknowledge the emotions or feelings of others during a variety of physical activities

  • 3-5.PSS.63–5

    Cooperation. Demonstrate behaviors that promote teamwork and cooperation.

  • 3-5.PSS.73–5

    Communication. Use communication skills to negotiate roles and responsibilities.

  • 3-5.PSS.83–5

    Feedback. Implement feedback from the teacher when prompted.

  • 6.KM.16

    Create Open Space. Create open space by staying spread out on offense.

  • 6.KM.26

    Reduce Open Space. Reduce open space by using a defensive strategy .

  • 6.KM.36

    Transitions. Transition from offense to defense and defense to offense by recovering quickly.

  • 6.KM.46

    Create Space and Variation. Create open space by varying force in striking, net/wall, or field games.

  • 6.KM.56

    Fitness Components. Define and provide examples of movement activities for developing the health-related fitness components.

  • 6.KM.66

    Principles of Exercise. Identify the principles of exercise.

  • 6.KM.76

    Pacing. Demonstrate pacing in cardiovascular activities.

  • 6.KM.86

    Target Heart Rate. Define resting and target heart rate and describe its relationship to aerobic fitness and the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale.

  • 6.KM.96

    Anatomy. Identify major muscles.

  • 6.MM.16

    Choice. Identify how choice and personal strengths impact individual engagement in physical activity.

  • 6.MM.26

    Reflection. Reflect on physical activity experiences specifically related to personal meaning and enjoyment.

  • 6.MM.36

    Resilience. Identify barriers to enjoyment and strategies to increase meaning in physical activity.

  • 6.MM.46

    Goal Setting. Set a goal based on examining individual ability in a physical activity.

  • 6.MM.56

    Action Steps. Participate in physical activity to achieve self- selected goals. Engagement in Physical Activity NOTE: Standards are repeated to reinforce lifelong practices.

  • 6.MM.66

    Participation. Participate in a variety of physical activities in physical education.

  • 6.MM.76

    Engagement. Engage in individual and group challenges in physical education.

  • 6.MSD.16

    Passing. Demonstrate passing with accuracy to a stationary target.

  • 6.MSD.106

    Outdoor Pursuit. Demonstrate technique in an outdoor pursuit.

  • 6.MSD.116

    Dance/Movement. Demonstrate movement sequences within varied dance styles or rhythmic activities.

  • 6.MSD.126

    Fitness Activity. Demonstrate a movement-specific technique in a muscular endurance activity for a major muscle group.

  • 6.MSD.26

    Receiving. Receive passes with a mature pattern while stationary.

  • 6.MSD.36

    Serving. Demonstrate the proper activity-specific underhand serving technique.

  • 6.MSD.46

    Striking. Demonstrate activity-specific striking technique.

  • 6.MSD.56

    Volleying. Demonstrate activity-specific volleying technique.

  • 6.MSD.66

    Dribbling. Demonstrate activity-specific dribbling technique.

  • 6.MSD.76

    Forehand/Backhand Stroke. Demonstrate the technique of a forehand stroke with an implement.

  • 6.MSD.86

    Shooting. Demonstrate the technique of an activity-specific shot on a goal.

  • 6.MSD.96

    Underhand Throwing. Demonstrate underhand throwing techniques.

  • 6.PSS.16

    Identify Emotions. Identify the impact of emotions during physical activity.

  • 6.PSS.106

    Respect. Demonstrate respect for self and others.

  • 6.PSS.116

    Communication. Apply communication skills to negotiate strategies and tactics.

  • 6.PSS.126

    Feedback. Provide and/or accept constructive feedback.

  • 6.PSS.136

    Cultural Awareness. Demonstrate cultural awareness in a variety of physical activities.

  • 6.PSS.26

    Emotional Management. Demonstrate emotional and behavioral management by applying techniques.

  • 6.PSS.36

    Integrity. Demonstrate integrity in a variety of physical activities.

  • 6.PSS.46

    Safety. Recognize and implement safe and appropriate behaviors.

  • 6.PSS.56

    Problem Solving. Solve problems independently with teammates and others.

  • 6.PSS.66

    Etiquette. Demonstrate activity-specific etiquette.

  • 6.PSS.76

    Hygiene. Demonstrate personal responsibility and social awareness through personal hygiene practices.

  • 6.PSS.86

    CPR. Demonstrate hands only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

  • 6.PSS.96

    Acceptance. Understand and accept others’ differences in a variety of physical activities.

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